How to pronounce reedless
Say it like REED-lus. Reedless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REED).
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- REED
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reedless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reedless
American and British speakers say reedless in essentially the same way: /ˈridləs/ in the US and /ˈriːdləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: REED-lus.
What does reedless mean?
- Without a reed or reeds.“a reedless instrument”
Where does reedless come from?
From reed + -less.
Words that rhyme with reedless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reedless.
Questions about saying reedless
How do you pronounce reedless?
Say REED-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈridləs/. In British English it is /ˈriːdləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reedless?
Reedless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REED). Broken into parts: REED · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say reedless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridləs/ and the British form is /ˈriːdləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.